Guest guest Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 Oh, forgot about bentonite clay! You can use that as a poltice over the sting and internally to draw out toxins. Kathe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 I used to be horribly allergic as a child. I remember 1 summer I got stung on the right hand and the left thigh. I was a bloated, off balance, monster for a few weeks. My gramma picked up a handful of mud (we were near a pond) and slapped it on the stings. Let it dry and WALA! No more pain. As for the swelling, that just had to go away on its own. I haven't been stung in years so I don't know if I am still allergic or not. Do you grow out of allergies like that? Carlin > Oh, forgot about bentonite clay! You can use that as a poltice over > the sting and internally to draw out toxins. > Kathe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 some do outgrow allergies and others never have them until they are adults or older still. Suzikeeweedaly <keeweedaly wrote: .. I haven't been stung in years so I don't know if I am still allergic or not. Do you grow out of allergies like that?Carlin The New Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2003 Report Share Posted May 16, 2003 some do outgrow allergies and others never have them until they are adults or older still. Suzikeeweedaly <keeweedaly wrote: .. I haven't been stung in years so I don't know if I am still allergic or not. Do you grow out of allergies like that?Carlin The New Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2004 Report Share Posted June 8, 2004 Funny, there was an article in the paper just yesterday; turns out the old remedies like tobacco juice or baking soda work on beestings because bee venom is acidic and tobacco/saliva juice is basic, as is baking soda. The article did note, however, that wasp venom is Basic, so if you're stung by a wasp, not a bee.....apply vinegar! -Melissa Bell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Hi Jeanne, Thanks for the tip. I love these homemade health remedies. All the best, Doc Doc Shillington727-447-5282Doc - DocShillington Tuesday, April 24, 2007 10:00 PM RE: Fwd: Bee Stings Hi Ian,I thought this might be handy to pass on to the group.Love,Jeanne Bee stings> > Suppose this is true? Does it make cents?> > I am not sure if this works or not, but it might be worth a try.> > Bee/Hornet Cure:> > I wanted to share this marvelous information in case you may be> > experiencing the same problem around your home/garden....> >> > A couple of weeks ago I was unfortunate enough to get stung by both >a> > bee and hornet while working in the garden.> >> > My arm swelled up so off to the doctor I went. The clinic gave me> > cream and an antihistamine.> >> > The next day the swelling was getting progressively worse so off to >my> > regular doctor I went.... Infected arm - needed an antibiotic.> >> > The interesting thing is what the Doctor told me....> >> > "The next time you get stung put a penny on the bite for 15 >minutes."> >> > That night my niece got stung by two bees. When she came over to >swim> > I looked at the bite and it had already started to swell. So off I went >to> > get my money and taped a penny to her arm for 15 minutes. The next >morning,> > there was no sign of a bite We were very surprised but figured perhaps >she> > just wasn't allergic to the sting.> >> > Then guess what? I got stung again - by a hornet - twice - on my >left> > hand. I was so distressed, thinking I would have to go to the doctor for> > yet another antibiotic.> >> > I promptly went into the house, got my money out, and taped two> > pennies to my bites, then sat and sulked for 15 minutes. The penny took >the> > string out of the bite immediately. I still wasn't sure what was going >to> > happen. In the meantime the hornets were attacking my niece and she got> > stung on the thumb. Out came another penny. The next morning I could >only> > see a micro spot where I had been stung... no redness, no swelling. I >went> > to see my niece and hers was the same. I couldn't even see where she got> > stung!> >> > The Doctor said that somehow the copper in the penny counteracts >the> > bite. I would never have believed it. But it DEFINITELY WORKS!> >> > So remember this little bit of wisdom, keep a stock of pennies on >hand> > at school and at home, and pass this on to your friends, children,> > grandchildren, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Hi Doc, Can you update me on what one does for a bee sting? Do we use poultice powder? I don’t remember. Thanks so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I'm not Doc, but if you cut an onion in half and hold it hard over the sting, the onion will pull the poison out (the onion turns green because of the reaction with the sulphur) and you will avoid any swelling or pain. Remove the onion when the pain stops. We have used this onion method on bee stings, spider bites, and wasp stings with great results. Lori"I feel ashamed that so many of us cannot imagine a better way to do things than locking children up all day in cells instead of letting them grow up knowing their families, mingling with the world, assuming real obligations, striving to be independent and self-reliant and free." - John Taylor Gatto herbal remedies From: debralgarrettDate: Fri, 1 May 2009 13:27:10 -0400RE: {Herbal Remedies} bee stings Hi Doc, Can you update me on what one does for a bee sting? Do we use poultice powder? I don’t remember. Thanks so much. Windows Live™ SkyDrive™: Get 25 GB of free online storage. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Immediately remove the sting if it's still in there. Suck on the wound for around 30 seconds, and then spit out any venom. Apply the Total Draw Poultice Powder to it using distilled water as your liquid agent. Your in Knowledge, Health and Freedom, Doc Debra Garrett wrote: Hi Doc, Can you update me on what one does for a bee sting? Do we use poultice powder? I don’t remember. Thanks so much. Attachment: vcard [not shown] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 PS. Prickly Pear Cactus juice and pulp would also handle it instantly. Best, Doc Ian wrote: Immediately remove the sting if it's still in there. Suck on the wound for around 30 seconds, and then spit out any venom. Apply the Total Draw Poultice Powder to it using distilled water as your liquid agent. Your in Knowledge, Health and Freedom, Doc Debra Garrett wrote: Hi Doc, Can you update me on what one does for a bee sting? Do we use poultice powder? I don’t remember. Thanks so much. Attachment: vcard [not shown] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 I want to thank the group so very much for all of your input. I tried the baking soda and castor oil paste and it worked like a charm, but I think I'll try the onion next. It sounds quick and easy. Now that I am officially a (rooky) beekeeper, I'm sure all of the remedies will come in handy. thank you all again! This group is soooooo helpful!Pamela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 It is easy to remember the difference between the treatments for bee and wasp stings as follows: Bees - Baking Soda i.e. B and B Wasps - Vinegar i.e. V and W B and B are the same letter of the alphabet (obviously!). V and W are beside one another in the alphabet. So this little mnemonic makes it is easy to remember which is which, no? Regards, Gerry herbal remedies [herbal remedies ] On Behalf Of Pamela Spicer 02 May 2009 23:31 herbal remedies {Herbal Remedies} Re: bee stings I want to thank the group so very much for all of your input. I tried the baking soda and castor oil paste and it worked like a charm, but I think I'll try the onion next. It sounds quick and easy. Now that I am officially a (rooky) beekeeper, I'm sure all of the remedies will come in handy. thank you all again! This group is soooooo helpful! Pamela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Activated charcoal poultice Trina --- On Fri, 5/1/09, Ian <docshillington wrote: Ian <docshillingtonRe: {Herbal Remedies} bee stingsherbal remedies Date: Friday, May 1, 2009, 4:46 PM PS. Prickly Pear Cactus juice and pulp would also handle it instantly.Best,DocIan wrote: Immediately remove the sting if it's still in there. Suck on the wound for around 30 seconds, and then spit out any venom. Apply the Total Draw Poultice Powder to it using distilled water as your liquid agent.Your in Knowledge, Health and Freedom,DocDebra Garrett wrote: Hi Doc, Can you update me on what one does for a bee sting? Do we use poultice powder? I don’t remember. Thanks so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 If you don't have any of the other things handy take a copper penny and hold it on the sting for about 15 minutes; the copper draws out the venom and keeps swelling down. I have done it for mosquito bites and it makes the itching stop in seconds; the problem with it is I don't have enough pennies to cover all the bites when I go out to garden. I have started taking garlic capsules and oregano, after 3 days they leave me alone. Susan in Ga > Hi Doc, > Can you update me on what one does for a bee sting? Do we use poultice powder? I don’t remember. > Thanks so much. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Another easy remedy is to make a paste with baking soda and water. Leave it on about 20 minutes. I used to have to go to the emergency room when I got stung. Since using the baking soda paste I've never had a problem. Lin--- On Fri, 6/19/09, abcsgr22148 <abcsgr22148 wrote: abcsgr22148 <abcsgr22148{Herbal Remedies} Re: bee stingsherbal remedies Date: Friday, June 19, 2009, 4:30 PM If you don't have any of the other things handy take a copper penny and hold it on the sting for about 15 minutes; the copper draws out the venom and keeps swelling down.I have done it for mosquito bites and it makes the itching stop in seconds; the problem with it is I don't have enough pennies to cover all the bites when I go out to garden. I have started taking garlic capsules and oregano, after 3 days they leave me alone.Susan in Ga > Hi Doc,> Can you update me on what one does for a bee sting? Do we use poultice powder? I don’t remember.> Thanks so much.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Pennies were made of copper until 1982. On Fri, 2009-06-19 at 20:30 +0000, abcsgr22148 wrote: > If you don't have any of the other things handy take a copper penny and hold it on the sting for about 15 minutes; the copper draws out the venom and keeps swelling down. > I have done it for mosquito bites and it makes the itching stop in seconds; the problem with it is I don't have enough pennies to cover all the bites when I go out to garden. I have started taking garlic capsules and oregano, after 3 days they leave me alone. > Susan in Ga > > > Hi Doc, > > Can you update me on what one does for a bee sting? Do we use poultice powder? I don’t remember. > > Thanks so much. > > > > > > > --- > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to > prescribe for your own health. > We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as > they behave themselves. > Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person > following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. > > Dr. Ian Shillington > Doctor of Naturopathy > Dr.IanShillington! Groups Links > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 I use a small cup with a syringe and slowly create a vacuum ! This works well in remoing venom.--- On Fri, 6/19/09, Linda Kellum <lindatkellum wrote: Linda Kellum <lindatkellumRe: {Herbal Remedies} Re: bee stingsherbal remedies Date: Friday, June 19, 2009, 6:01 PM Another easy remedy is to make a paste with baking soda and water. Leave it on about 20 minutes. I used to have to go to the emergency room when I got stung. Since using the baking soda paste I've never had a problem. Lin--- On Fri, 6/19/09, abcsgr22148 <abcsgr22148@ > wrote: abcsgr22148 <abcsgr22148@ >{Herbal Remedies} Re: bee stingsherbal remediesFriday, June 19, 2009, 4:30 PM If you don't have any of the other things handy take a copper penny and hold it on the sting for about 15 minutes; the copper draws out the venom and keeps swelling down.I have done it for mosquito bites and it makes the itching stop in seconds; the problem with it is I don't have enough pennies to cover all the bites when I go out to garden. I have started taking garlic capsules and oregano, after 3 days they leave me alone.Susan in Ga > Hi Doc,> Can you update me on what one does for a bee sting? Do we use poultice powder? I don’t remember.> Thanks so much.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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